MHLS will be closed Monday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
Monthly Archives: December 2017
ALA Trustee Citation nominations due January 15
The ALA Trustee Citation, established in 1941 to recognize public library Trustees for distinguished service to library development, honors the best contributions and efforts of the estimated 60,000 American citizens who serve on library boards. To learn more and to nominate a trustee visit the ALA Trustee Citation page on the United for Libraries website.
MHLS will be closed Monday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
MHLS will be closed Monday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
New MHLS Engage! Webinar tells the story of two libraries, Heermance Memorial Library in Coxsackie & the Hudson Area Library, who have found success in connecting with their communities at their local farmers markets!
2017 demonstrated, once again, that Hudson Valley residents value their libraries. Twenty-five communities voted on tax levies for their public libraries and one community voted on a building referendum. 96% of those votes were successful! You can review the full results of votes this year in the MHLS Public Library Vote Toolbox
Did you know that more than half of Hudson Valley students in the third grade are not proficient in the English Language Arts learning standards (i.e. not demonstrating an understanding of the content expected in the subject at that grade level).
The MHLS Early Literacy Project is a great opportunity if your library would like to focus on building long-term capacity to provide early literacy services in your community based on the best practices of this parent education initiative.
Information & applications are now available for the MHLS Early Literacy Cohort II Program. Applications are due on February 2, 2018.
How much do you know about the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and E-Rate? Are you receiving all the E-Rate dollars your library is entitled to? The State Library is providing a webinar to help you find out on Wednesday, December 13, from 10 am to 11 am. The presenter will be Robert Bocher, a nationally recognized expert on E-Rate and CIPA. Please register online
State Librarian Seeks Feedback on Proposed Changes to Commissioner’s Regulation 90.2 Minimum Standards for Public and Association Libraries: Members of the New York Library Community are invited to provide feedback via an online survey by Monday, December 18, 2017: http://bit.ly/2k935Sc
